Israel closes West Bank after shooting near Hebron

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:20 · Archive

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men the military says launched an attack near Hebron, prompting a full closure of the occupied West Bank.

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men the military says had launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Emergency responders said five people were injured, some critically, and were being evacuated to hospitals in Israel. The military said it prevented a 'terror attack against Israeli civilians' and that the gunmen carried an M16 rifle and a handgun, though it did not elaborate on the target.

Responders arrived at the scene near Yehuda Junction to find gunfire still ongoing. Two men in their 20s had gunshot wounds to their lower limbs, with one unconscious and seriously injured. Tzuriel Edri with the response team said: 'We arrived at a difficult scene while shooting was still taking place in the area.' The military subsequently set up roadblocks and closures in Palestinian towns in the area.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office instructed security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare to fully close all of the West Bank. The identities of those killed and injured were not disclosed. An investigation was under way, authorities said.

How it is being reported

• Israel to seal off West Bank after alleged attackIsrael's army is preparing to fully close the occupied West Bank after soldiers shot and killed two men who the military says launched a "terror" attack.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 09:49
• Israel to seal off West Bank after alleged attackIsrael's army is preparing to fully close the occupied West Bank after soldiers shot and killed two men who the military says launched a "terror" attack.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 09:48

In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · Hebron · West Bank · Gaza

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